Stoke-on-Trent · England
Bath Repair for Hanley homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Hanley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Holes from dropped items
What a repair cannot fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
How we handle bath repair in Hanley
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and rust spots around the plughole.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Hanley (ST1, ST4, ST6)
- County
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Hanley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Nearby places to Hanley
Other services in Hanley
What we’re called out for in Hanley
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Questions from Hanley
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you come to Hanley?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Hanley for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Hanley and the surrounding area
Hanley is about 1 mile north of Stoke-on-Trent, in Stoke-on-Trent. From the centre of Hanley to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 59 towns and villages across Stoke-on-Trent. Our jobs stretch from Hanley to Manchester (about 31 miles away).
Jobs in ST1, ST4 and ST6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Town Road, Leek Road and Ogden Road. Hanley sits on or near the A50 and A52, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Hanley include Stoke-on-Trent (1 mile south), Birches Head (1 mile north-east), Shelton (1 mile south), Cobridge (1 mile north-west) and Etruria (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Tunstall (3 miles north-west), Crackley (4 miles north-west), Dresden (4 miles south-east), Chesterton (3 miles west), Meir (4 miles south-east) and Beasley (3 miles west). Being one of Stoke-on-Trent’s larger places, Hanley is somewhere we visit frequently.
Around Hanley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School, Odeon Hanley pub and City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, among other places. Nearby too are Stoke-on-Trent College (0.8 miles south-west) and Bethesda Methodist Chapel (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Stoke-On-Trent station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dudson Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Smallthorne Urban District (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hem Heath Woods and Westport Lake.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Hanley, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hanley
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
